Paco

Paco was formerly known as Dilao, because of plants that produce amarillo (yellow) color, were once plentiful on this district.Dilao or dilaw is a Tagalog word for the color yellow. Although, some sources say, it was named Dilao or "Yellow Plaza" by the Spanish settlers because of the Japanese migrants who lived there, describing their physiognomy. Spanish Franciscan missionaries founded the town of Paco as early as 1580.

The name Dilao was used until 1791. The name San Fernando was added, making it San Fernando de Dilao. In the 19th century, the town of San Fernando de Dilao was given the nickname of Paco (which means Francisco). Paco, along with Sampaloc, Santa Ana, San Juan del Monte, and San Pedro de Macati became the second largest districts that became part of Manila.It became to known as Paco de Dilao and eventually as Paco as it known today.

LANDMARKS:

* Plaza Dilao
* Paco Park
* Paco Church
* Sikh Temple

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